The Montreal Canadiens are set to honor one of their legendary goaltenders, Carey Price, by inducting him into their prestigious Ring of Honour. This ceremony, scheduled for November 10th at the iconic Bell Centre, comes just a day after Price's induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.
Price's impact on the Canadiens organization is undeniable. Hailing from Anahim Lake, British Columbia, Price spent 15 years with the team, amassing an impressive 361 wins as their all-time leading goalie. His achievements include the rare feat of winning both the Vézina Trophy and the Hart Trophy in the same season, an accomplishment shared by only four other goaltenders in NHL history.
One of the most memorable moments in Price's career was his performance at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, where he led Team Canada to a gold medal with an outstanding 0.60 GAA and a .972 save percentage. Despite his remarkable career, Price was surprisingly overlooked for the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, unlike his teammate Shea Weber, who was inducted in 2024.
Price will join an exclusive club of Canadiens legends in the Ring of Honour, including recent inductees Pierre Turgeon and Guy Carbonneau. Other notable inductees into the Hockey Hall of Fame this year include former Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron, Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne, power forward Keith Tkachuk, women's player Cindy Curley, and exec Brian Burke.
In a recent interview, Price praised the current goaltending duo of the Canadiens, Jakub Dobes and Jacob Fowler. He described Dobes as having a fierce competitive spirit, while Fowler reminded him of his own early days in the league, being more reserved.
This induction into the Ring of Honour is a testament to Price's enduring legacy and his impact on the Canadiens and the NHL as a whole. It's a well-deserved honor for a player who has left an indelible mark on the sport.
